Patents by Inventor Stefano Besana

Stefano Besana has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7961480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for housing and connection of accessories, particularly for low-voltage automatic switches, comprising an integrated wiring support. In particular, the housing and connection device (1) has a shaped structure (10) comprising an integrated wiring bus for electrical connection of the accessories. The shaped structure (10) moreover comprises one or more seats (20, 21, 22, 23, 24) for housing the accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Antonello Antoniazzi
  • Publication number: 20100304585
    Abstract: An adapter device (1; 201; 401; 501) for housing a multi-phase low voltage type switch (2) inside a switchboard (100), comprising, for each phase: first and second electric connection means (31, 32) with the switch (2); third and fourth electric connection means (33, 34) with an electric distribution network (4); the adapter device (1; 201; 401; 501) is structured so as to define a connection area (10) housing the first and second electric connection means (31, 32), and also comprising heat removal means (5; 205; 405; 505) which remove heat from the connection area (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Bortoli, Stefano Besana
  • Patent number: 7750259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-pole or multi-pole switch to be used preferably in low-voltage systems. The switch (1) comprises an outer casing (2) containing for each pole at least one fixed contact (10) and one mobile contact (20) that can be coupled to/uncoupled from one another. The mobile contacts (20) are housed in appropriate seats (25) provided on a mobile element (50). The switch (1) moreover comprises an energy-accumulation control mechanism (60), operatively connected to the mobile element (50) to enable its movement. The switch (1) according to the invention is advantageously provided with means of axial support operatively connected to the mobile element (50) in order to support the gravitational thrusts that are generated along the axis of rotation of the mobile element itself when said axis is inclined with respect to a substantially horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Gustavo Brignoli, Federico Gamba
  • Patent number: 7713072
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adapter device for connection of a low voltage switching device to a distribution bus bar system. The adapter device comprises a body provided with a front wall, which can be connected to the switching device, and a back wall, opposite the front wall. The device comprises first electrical terminals susceptible to electrically contact one of the distribution bus bars and second electrical terminals. The device also comprises first electrical connections electrically connected to first electrical terminals and which can be coupled with corresponding third electrical connections of the switching device. The adapter device is also provided with second electrical connection means connected to corresponding second electrical terminals and which can be coupled with corresponding fourth electrical connections of the switching device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Stefano Besana
  • Patent number: 7614914
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection device for low-voltage switches (1), which is particularly suited for low-voltage automatic switches both in the fixed version and in the withdrawable version. The device comprises a first terminal board (10) positioned on a corresponding switch (1) and comprising a plurality of terminals for electrical connection to one or more devices or accessories inside the switch and one or more cable clamps (20) for connection between said terminals and one or more corresponding connection cables. The cable clamp (20) comprises a shaped body (201) having a first end (202) shaped to couple mechanically and electrically with the first terminal board (10). Said shaped body (201) has a first opening (203) for insertion of a first connection cable and comprises conductive means (204) positioned inside for electrical connection between the terminals of the terminal board (10) and a corresponding connection cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Michele Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20090239399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adapter device for connection of a low voltage switching device to a distribution bus bar system. The adapter device comprises a body provided with a front wall, which can be connected to the switching device, and a back wall, opposite the front wall. The device comprises first electrical terminals susceptible to electrically contact one of the distribution bus bars and second electrical terminals. The device also comprises first electrical connections electrically connected to first electrical terminals and which can be coupled with corresponding third electrical connections of the switching device. The adapter device is also provided with second electrical connection means connected to corresponding second electrical terminals and which can be coupled with corresponding fourth electrical connections of the switching device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Stefano Besana
  • Publication number: 20080210532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-pole or multi-pole switch to be used preferably in low-voltage systems. The switch (1) comprises an outer casing (2) containing for each pole at least one fixed contact (10) and one mobile contact (20) that can be coupled to/uncoupled from one another. The mobile contacts (20) are housed in appropriate seats (25) provided on a mobile element (50). The switch (1) moreover comprises an energy-accumulation control mechanism (60), operatively connected to the mobile element (50) to enable its movement. The switch (1) according to the invention is advantageously provided with means of axial support operatively connected to the mobile element (50) in order to support the gravitational thrusts that are generated along the axis of rotation of the mobile element itself when said axis is inclined with respect to a substantially horizontal plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ABB S.P.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Gustavo Brignoli, Federico Gamba
  • Publication number: 20080180932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for housing and connection of accessories, particularly for low-voltage automatic switches, comprising an integrated wiring support. In particular, the housing and connection device (1) has a shaped structure (10) comprising an integrated wiring bus for electrical connection of the accessories. The shaped structure (10) moreover comprises one or more seats (20, 21, 22, 23, 24) for housing the accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: ABB SERVICE S.R.L.
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Antonello Antoniazzi
  • Patent number: 7388169
    Abstract: An electrical device for low-voltage applications that comprises at least one fixed contact designed to connect to a corresponding mobile contact; the electrical device also comprises at least one module, on which said fixed contact is housed, and the module is operatively connected to a structural part of the device and is at least partially separable from said structural part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Stefano Besana
  • Publication number: 20080087536
    Abstract: A single-pole or multi-pole device for low-voltage systems, in particular a circuit breaker or a disconnector, which comprises: an outer casing containing for each pole at least one fixed contact and at least one mobile contact that can be coupled to/uncoupled from one another; a rotating element, defined by a shaped body comprising at least one seat for each pole of said switch, said seat being designed to house at least one mobile contact of a corresponding pole; a control mechanism operatively connected to said rotating element for enabling movement thereof; reinforcement elements positioned in said at least one seat of said mobile contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: ABB SERVICE S.R.L.
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Alessio Bergamini
  • Publication number: 20080089049
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection device for low-voltage switches (1), which is particularly suited for low-voltage automatic switches both in the fixed version and in the withdrawable version. The device comprises a first terminal board (10) positioned on a corresponding switch (1) and comprising a plurality of terminals for electrical connection to one or more devices or accessories inside the switch and one or more cable clamps (20) for connection between said terminals and one or more corresponding connection cables. The cable clamp (20) comprises a shaped body (201) having a first end (202) shaped to couple mechanically and electrically with the first terminal board (10). Said shaped body (201) has a first opening (203) for insertion of a first connection cable and comprises conductive means (204) positioned inside for electrical connection between the terminals of the terminal board (10) and a corresponding connection cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: ABB SERVICE S.R.I
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Michele Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20080087532
    Abstract: A single-pole or multi-pole device for low-voltage systems, in particular a circuit breaker or a disconnector, which comprises: an outer casing containing for each pole at least one fixed contact and at least one mobile contact that can be coupled to/uncoupled from one another; a rotating element that comprises a shaped body made of insulating material comprising at least one seat for each pole of said switch, said seat being designed to house at least one mobile contact of a corresponding pole; a control mechanism operatively connected to the rotating element for enabling movement thereof; and one or more elements made of ferromagnetic material set in a position corresponding to at least one portion of the inner surface of said at least one seat of the mobile contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: ABB SERVICE S.R.L
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Alessio Bergamini
  • Publication number: 20060148288
    Abstract: An electrical device for low-voltage applications that comprises at least one fixed contact designed to connect to a corresponding mobile contact; the electrical device also comprises at least one module, on which said fixed contact is housed, and the module is operatively connected to a structural part of the device and is at least partially separable from said structural part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: ABB Service S.r.I
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Stefano Besana
  • Patent number: 7057883
    Abstract: A conducting element for shunting an electric power supply from a main conductor to an accessory device operatively associated with a circuit breaker, whose particularity consists of the fact that it comprises a contoured body that is meant to be arranged in a seat on the body of the circuit breaker in which a terminal for connection to the main conductor is arranged, the contoured body comprising at least one first surface that is suitable to be rested against a wall of the seat on the circuit breaker body and a second surface that protrudes at right angles from the first surface and is suitable to operatively couple to an additional conducting component that can be connected electrically to the accessory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventor: Stefano Besana
  • Patent number: 6930575
    Abstract: An electromagnetic relay with adjustable tripping threshold for a low-voltage circuit breaker, comprising a magnetic circuit that has a fixed part,, which comprises a fixed element made of ferromagnetic material, a core, and at least one winding coil, and a moving part, which has a moving plate made of ferromagnetic material and arranged so as to face at least partially the fixed element with the coil interposed between the moving plate and the fixed element, the moving plate being functionally connected to means for adjusting the tripping threshold; its particularity consisting of the fact that the moving plate and/or the fixed element have a contoured body that allows, by acting on the adjustment means, to set the tripping threshold by simultaneously varying the gap between the moving plate and the fixed element and the magnetic coupling between the moving plate and the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: ABB Service S.R.L.
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Stefano Besana
  • Patent number: 6858803
    Abstract: A faceplate for an electrical switchboard, a body which has a substantially quadrangular shape and is provided with an opening to accommodate at least part of an electrical and/or electronic device of the switchboard, said faceplate being suitable to be operatively couples to a window provided on a plate, characterized in that said body has connection means for coupling to the plate, at the edges of said window, in a movable and adjustable manner with respect to the plate itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Roberto Rota Martir, Stefano Besana
  • Publication number: 20050007220
    Abstract: An electromagnetic relay with adjustable tripping threshold for a low-voltage circuit breaker, comprising a magnetic circuit that has a fixed part, which comprises a fixed element made of ferromagnetic material, a core, and at least one winding coil, and a moving part, which has a moving plate made of ferromagnetic material and arranged so as to face at least partially the fixed element with the coil interposed between the moving plate and the fixed element, the moving plate being functionally connected to means for adjusting the tripping threshold; its particularity consisting of the fact that the moving plate and/or the fixed element have a contoured body that allows, by acting on the adjustment means, to set the tripping threshold by simultaneously varying the gap between the moving plate and the fixed element and the magnetic coupling between the moving plate and the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Stefano Besana
  • Publication number: 20040074748
    Abstract: A supporting base for a low-voltage power circuit breaker of the draw-out or removable type, comprising a substantially parallelepipedal body that has a rear wall, a front wall, two side walls, an upper wall and a lower wall, first and second terminals being provided respectively on the upper and lower walls in order to provide direct or indirect electrical connection to corresponding conductors of a power supply circuit; its particularity consists of the fact that third and fourth terminals are provided on the front wall and are suitable to facilitate electrical coupling to corresponding coupling terminals provided on the circuit breaker, the thrid and fourth electrical terminals being spaced from and electrically connected to, respectively, the first and second terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Lucio Azzola, Stefano Besana
  • Publication number: 20040061993
    Abstract: A conducting element for shunting an electric power supply from a main conductor to an accessory device operatively associated with a circuit breaker, whose particularity consists of the fact that it comprises a contoured body that is meant to be arranged in a seat on the body of the circuit breaker in which a terminal for connection to the main conductor is arranged, the contoured body comprising at least one first surface that is suitable to be rested against a wall of the seat on the circuit breaker body and a second surface that protrudes at right angles from the first surface and is suitable to operatively couple to an additional conducting component that can be connected electrically to the accessory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Stefano Besana
  • Patent number: D633446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Besana, Lucio Azzola